US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched limited, defensive strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to American officials cited by CBS, a BBC partner. The attacks were a response to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps fire on a US aircraft. Iran's state news agency Irna reported multiple explosions on the island on Monday. The strikes come ahead of US midterm elections that will determine congressional control, with President Trump facing approval declines and pressure from his own party to end the war that began in February. Trump told reporters he was in no hurry to escalate, saying Iran is financially weakened, while also suggesting a possible strike on a nuclear-related site. Iran's foreign minister said intense negotiations are underway through mediators, urging Washington to choose diplomacy over military aggression.